enmeshment
Example Sentences
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For some, the intense enmeshment they experienced eventually morphed into something healthier.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
As a result, you are understandably struggling with emotional enmeshment, a dysfunctional relationship dynamic where boundaries are blurred, pressure is applied to participate in the emotions, anxieties and responsibilities of another person.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026
For years, my codependency and enmeshment kept me focused on making sure all my partner’s needs were met, so that, ideally, they might take care of me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2025
If I had to guess, your roommate/co-worker’s instinct under this forced enmeshment is to seek escape routes, while yours is to preserve stability.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2020
Against rather than into that impenetrable enmeshment of rain, the glow dispersed itself ineffectually.
From Success A Novel by Samuel Hopkins Adams
